Vikings Practice Without Peterson, Smith and Winfield
The Vikings practiced without running back Adrian Peterson, safety Harrison Smith, cornerback Antoine Winfield, and linebacker/special teammer Tyron McKenzie.
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Vikings’ Winfield Done For the Year; Abdullah Could Be Out Too
The Vikings will play the remainder of the season without cornerback Antoine Winfield. Viking head coach Leslie Frazier confirmed Tuesday that Winfield broke his clavicle (collar bone) Monday night in the loss at Green Bay. Frazier says Winfield will have surgery Thursday. Winfield has missed 4 straight games with neck injury prior to returning to Monday night's game at Green Bay.
Vikings’ Winfield Misses Practice
The Vikings had 3 players miss practice Wednesday with injuries. Cornerback Antoine Winfield (neck), center John Sullivan (ankle) and punter Chris Kluwe (hamstring) all missed practice Wednesday. The following players were limited in practice Wednesday; safety Husain Abdullah (pelvis), linebacker E.J. Henderson (knee), tackle Charlie Johnson (elbow), and safety Jamarca Sanford (knee).
Vikings Hire Saxon, Winfield Going To Pro Bowl
The Vikings hired James Saxon as their running back coach Monday. Saxon has been an assistant coach in the NFL for the past 11 seasons including the last 3 with the Miami Dolphins as their running backs coach. Viking veteran cornerback Antoine Winfield is going back to the Pro Bowl.